COSY THEATRE

Wairarapa Times-Age, 9 August 1939, Page 2

COSY THEATRE

"GENTLEMAN FROM LOUISIANA.”

“The Gentleman from Louisiana,” which will be shown tonight, is the stoy of Tod Mason, an unknown jockey with a new technique in riding, who, although scorned by fellow jockeys, rides an old crock for “Deacon Devlin,” and wins! Tod continues with his “monkey on the stick” style of riding, and wins every race in the United States —establishing an all-time record for jockeys. Devlin .and Tod join forces with the Costigan stables where a beautiful two-year-old “Lucky Linda” excites Tod’s fancy. But another Linda also causes him sleepless nights, and this is Mrs Costigan’s daughter. Leland Rogers, owner of a rival stable attempts to bribe Tod to Wear his colours, but meets with a refusal. From this point onwards the story is full of thrills.

A rare combination of music, laughter, drama, romance and melody, “London Melody,” the other attraction, meets every requirement of popular entertainment. Tullio Carminati is seen as a debonair diplomat and self-ap-pointed sponsor of a Soho orphan girl, Anna Neagle, who later, through his help, becomes a famous cabaret star. In addition to the strong story and dramatic acting of the co-stars, there are many gay scenes with a luxurious night club as their background.